The industry is working with the Export Development Board and ministries of industries and trade to promote export of professional services, he told reporters.
"We're also talking to the Board of Investment to encourage foreign direct investment in construction and to act as a catalyst to promote joint ventures in construction firms and infrastructure development projects."
The CCI's annual trade fair, Excon 2007, staring on Friday at the BMICH will help create awareness among professionals and professional firms on exporting construction related services.
The fair, to be held during May 11-13, is designed to enhance capacities and competitiveness of the domestic construction industry.
Thalgodapitiya said the CCI believes that domestic construction industry capa